Morocco: 61 places to stay
Morocco (1)

Tailormade Tours - Morocco, Marrakech
A well-established tour operator based in Marrakech who can organise bespoke trips to cities, mountains, desert and coast
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Morocco : Marrakech (25)

Ksar Char Bagh, Marrakech Palmeraie
Stunning private palace inspired by 14th century Moorish architecture and 21st century minimalism
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Dar Zemora, Marrakech Palmeraie
Romantic, tranquil and stylish gem surrounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the Palmeraie
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Jnane Tamsna, Marrakech Palmeraie
Exquisite hideaway offering understated style, pampering and cultural insights
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maison mk, Marrakech Medina
A luxurious combination of old and new that lives up to the definition of riad as 'a little drop of paradise'
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Riad AnaYela, Marrakech Medina
Intimate, stylish riad aimed at romancing couples and creative types seeking privacy and inspiration (5 rooms)
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Riad el Fenn, Marrakech Medina
Sleek, chic and very boutique, this gorgeous 20-room riad is filled with modern British art and ancient Moroccan crafts
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Riad Enija, Marrakech Medina
Live like a pasha in this ultra-stylish riad hidden amidst the souks of Marrakesh (15 rooms)
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Riad Farnatchi, Marrakech Medina
Small, chic riad with the style and service of a 5 star boutique hotel set in the oldest section of the Medina (9 rooms)
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Villa des Orangers, Marrakech - Kasbah
A small luxurious Marrakech hotel that really pampers you in an unobtrusive and distinctly Moroccan way
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Casa Taos, Near Marrakech
A luxurious but laid-back haven, set in orchards and lush gardens a 15-minute taxi drive from Marrakech
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Dar Seven, Marrakech Medina
A small, serene and elegant hideaway at the heart of Marrakech’s medina, which is literally fit for royalty (4 rooms)
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Fawakay Villas, Near Marrakech
Private villas for 2-8, with the luxurious benefits of a hotel, set in bucolic gardens just 10km from Marrakech
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Riad Kniza, Marrakech Medina
Live like royalty with unstinting personal attention, in this magnificent 200-year-old mansion inside the ancient medina walls of Marrakech (11 rooms)
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Riad L'Orangeraie, Marrakech Medina
Arty, friendly riad in the heart of the Medina – like most riads, you can rent one room or the whole house (7 rooms)
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Riad Noga, Marrakech Medina
Hard to find, hard to leave: a beautiful riad at the edge of Marrakech’s old city (9 rooms)
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Riyad El Cadi, Marrakech Medina
Tranquil and stunningly decorated riad in the heart of Marrakech’s bustling medina (15 rooms)
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Ryad Dyor, Marrakech Medina
Modern design meets Moroccan flair: a chic riad with lamplit courtyards, roof terrace and cool, understated décor (7 rooms)
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Dar Zaman, Marrakech Medina
A beautiful, intimate hideaway in the quieter reaches of the northern medina, whose warm service makes for an unforgettable stay
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Jnane Leila, Route d'Ourika
A beautiful kasbah hotel with pool and exquisite gardens, just outside of the city limits. A great choice for families with kids
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Maison Mnabha, Marrakech - Kasbah
An inexpensive, beautifully restored guest house in the heart of Marrakech’s Royal quarter (5 rooms)
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Riad Al Jazira, Marrakech Medina
Hippie deluxe: a beautifully restored trio of 17th-century riads hidden in Marrakech's medina, keenly priced and very chilled (15 rooms)
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Riad Ariha, Marrakech Medina
Beautiful budget riad in the medina, a wonderful blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern Zen-chic (5 rooms)
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Riad Chi-Chi, Marrakech Medina
A very chic little riad tucked away in the central medina, with soothing rooms, a cool roof terrace and unbeatable prices
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Riad Dar 'Rabia, Sidi Mimoun
A contemporary house to hire with friends or family, just outside the medina but only 10 minutes from Djemaa el Fna (sleeps 4-6)
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Riad Dar More, Marrakech Medina
Central and intimate, this riad is an oasis of modernist Parisian-Moroccan chic and excellent value
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Morocco : Atlantic Coast (12)

La Sultana Oualidia, Oualidia
A lavish spa hideaway at the edge of Oualidia’s mesmerising lagoon - perfect for romantic and luxurious seclusion
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Dar Beida, Essaouira
Re-done by retro-design pros in smart 60s fashion, this stylish medina house may be the coolest place to stay in Essaouira (sleeps 2-8)
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Ksar Massa, near Agadir
An isolated, colourful oceanside hideaway next to miles of deserted beach and the extraordinary Massa Nature Reserve
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Madada Mogador, Essaouira
Chic hotel built on the Essaouiran town ramparts, offering superb views across the beach and harbourfront
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Ocean Vagabond, Essaouira
A colourful hotel with a welcoming vibe, just a shake away from Essaouira’s souks and a dream base for windsurfers
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Riad Lotus O Marine, Essaouira
A superbly comfortable, retro-chic riad with lashings of designer attitude, at the heart of Essaouira’s lively medina
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Villa de L'O, Essaouira
An impeccably manicured small hotel with a hint of Raffles and a dash of Eastern caravanserai at the heart of Morocco’s funkiest coastal town
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Villa La Diouana, Oualidia
An exceptionally peaceful cliffside retreat (sleeps 6-10) with unforgettable views across the Oualidia lagoon to the Atlantic
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Baoussala, Near Essaouira
A home with a big heart, hidden away in a eucalyptus grove near Essaouira - a genuine taste of that fabled real Morocco
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Dar Lazuli, Essaouira
A quirky, cosy riad with 4 self-catering apartments (sleeping 2) and sun-trap roof terraces, hidden deep within Essaouira’s medina
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Dar Liouba, Essaouira
A former Imam's home re-designed into a sophisticated guesthouse filled with plants and carved cedar wood
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Number Thirty, Essaouira
Essaouira meets Brighton: an original townhouse with bright, quirky furnishings (sleeps 2-6, self catering)
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Morocco : High Atlas (8)

Kasbah Tamadot, Asni
Branson's lavish Moroccan hideaway delivers haute luxe, haute cuisine and haute montagne in equal measure
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Dar Tamazerte, Ourika Valley
Fully-staffed private villa for 2-8 with peaceful gardens and astonishing poolside views of the Atlas Mountains, just 28km from Marrakech
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Kasbah Bab Ourika, Ourika Valley
Lord over the Atlas at this coolest of kasbahs at the head of the Ourika Valley
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Kasbah du Toubkal, Imlil
A sustainably run hilltop kasbah, set majestically amid north Africa’s highest mountains, offering supported treks
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Douar Samra, Toubkal National Park
A small and colourful guesthouse in one of the highest villages of the mighty Toubkal Massif, imbued with the warmth and vitality of its remarkable owner
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Ecolodge de Dar Itrane, Bougmez Valley
A simple, no-frills lodge in the remote Aït Bougmez valley - a little-trodden corner of Morocco's stunning High Atlas mountains
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La Bergerie, Ouirgane
A rustic auberge set in 12 acres of flower-filled grounds among majestic mountains, with some secluded suites and a gorgeous pool
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Riad Cascades d'Ouzoud, Ouzoud
A remote mountain inn, just yards from the plummeting Ouzoud waterfalls, imbued with a spirit of genuine Berber hospitality
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Morocco : South & desert (4)

Kanz Erremal, Merzouga
A kasbah-hotel deep in the southeast of Morocco, offering camel and jeep excursions into the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes and beyond
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Kasbah Ellouze, near Ouarzazate
A stylishly converted kasbah in the Atlas foothills near Ait Ben Haddou, an area of biblically beautiful scenery
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Les Jardins de Skoura, Skoura
Beautiful, relaxing and verdant haven in the Palmeraie of Skoura, in the foothills of the Atlas, 40km from Ouarzazate
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Sawadi, near Ouarzazate
A peaceful kasbah guesthouse, set on a working farm amongst verdant gardens and Skoura’s ancient palm groves
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Morocco : Fes (9)

Riad Alkantara, Fes Medina
A luxurious guesthouse, a free spirit with a vision, and art and creativity which soar above the commonplace
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Riad Fes, Fes Medina
An extremely popular riad, with a choice of traditional and modern rooms, and perhaps the best service in Fes' medina
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Riad Laaroussa, Fes Medina
An opulent riad at the heart of the Medina where guests can learn the secrets of traditional Fassi cookery
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Riad Norma, Fes Medina
Parisian chic meets Maroc at this colourful, light-filled Medina riad
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Riad Numero 9, Fes Medina
An exquisitely restored late 18th century house in the heart of Fes' medina, with just 3 bedrooms
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Dar Roumana, Fes Medina
A prime position, friendly owners, rooftop dinners and ornate rooms add up to our favourite riad-hotel in Fes’ vast medina
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Dar Seffarine, Fes Medina
Hippy living meets designer hotel: a unique combination, and a bargain in the heart of Fes's medina
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Riad al Bartal, Fes Medina
A delightful French-run maison d'hotes (riad guesthouse) in Fes's extraordinary medina
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Riad Tizwa, Fes
A great-value sanctuary with panoramic views across the medina and delicious fassi cooking
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Morocco : Tangier & the North (2)

Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger, Tangier
A sumptuous ocean-facing bolthole at the highest point in the kasbah - style with a big twist of romance
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La Tangerina, Tangier
Tangier’s most intimate kasbah hideaway, with a distinct whiff of the town’s Belle Epoque and an amazing roof terrace looking across the sea to Spain
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